Inspection Reports for Elton Residential Care Home
30 W Main St #1, Waterbury, CT 06702, CT, 06702
Back to Facility ProfileInspection Report Summary
The most recent inspection available is a Pre-Licensure Consent Order dated December 1, 2021, which did not identify any deficiencies but set conditions the facility must meet to obtain and maintain licensure. Earlier inspections from 2019 included deficiencies related to medication administration errors and resident rights, with substantiated complaints about staff behavior and denial of services to a resident due to non-payment of rent. Inspectors cited issues with following medication policies and ensuring residents were treated with respect and dignity. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license suspensions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows that while earlier complaint investigations found deficiencies, the most recent licensing steps indicate progress toward meeting regulatory requirements.
Deficiencies (last 2 years)
Deficiencies (over 2 years)
1.5 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
73% better than Connecticut average
Connecticut average: 5.6 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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3
2
1
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Census
Latest occupancy rate
92% occupied
Based on a June 2019 inspection.
This facility has shown a decline in demand based on occupancy rates.
Census over time
Inspection Report
Original Licensing
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Dec 1, 2021
Visit Reason
The document is a Pre-Licensure Consent Order for R&R Care Operations LLC seeking an initial license to operate a Residential Care Home in Connecticut.
Findings
The order outlines the requirements and conditions the Intended Licensee must meet to obtain and maintain licensure, including staff orientation, continuing education, policies on resident abuse prevention, infection control, medication administration, and environmental safety reviews by an Environmental Consulting Firm.
Report Facts
Order duration: 1
Continuing education requirement: 1
Timeframe for contract with Environmental Consulting Firm: 14
Timeframe for initial onsite review: 30
Timeframe for report development after initial review: 30
Timeframe for implementation proposal: 14
Re-evaluation frequency: 3
Timeframe for report development after re-evaluation: 14
Date of prior physical plant inspection report and plan of correction: Nov 2, 2021
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Manosij Roy | Managing Partner and Secretary | Intended Licensee representative who executed the Pre-Licensure Consent Order. |
| Donna Ortelle | Section Chief | Facility Licensing and Investigations Section Chief who signed the Pre-Licensure Consent Order. |
| Karen Gworek | Supervising Nurse Consultant | Recipient of all reports pertinent to this document. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 88
Capacity: 96
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jun 17, 2019
Visit Reason
The inspection visit was conducted as a complaint investigation related to Complaint Investigation #25313.
Complaint Details
Complaint Investigation #25313 was the basis for the visit; violations were found and documented in an attached violation letter.
Findings
Violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations of Connecticut State Agencies were identified at the time of this inspection, as noted in an attached violation letter dated 2019-08-12.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Linnea Szantyr | Office Manager | Personnel contacted during the inspection. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Jun 17, 2019
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was made to Elton Residential Care Home on June 17, 2019, by a representative of the Facility Licensing and Investigations Section of the Department of Public Health for the purpose of conducting an investigation with additional information received through July 15, 2019.
Complaint Details
Complaint #25313 triggered the investigation. The report does not explicitly state substantiation status.
Findings
The investigation identified a violation related to medication administration where a resident was given an incorrect insulin pen dose, leading to a hospital transfer. The facility failed to follow its policy regarding medication preparation and administration responsibilities. Staff were subsequently educated on proper medication administration and monitoring procedures.
Deficiencies (1)
Failure to follow policy regarding responsibilities when preparing medications for administration, resulting in a resident receiving an incorrect insulin dose.
Report Facts
Date of incident: Apr 3, 2019
Insulin dose error: 46
Insulin dose ordered: 10
Time of hospital return: 1615
Medication administration checks: 3
Date of visit: Jun 17, 2019
Date of plan of correction submission: Aug 26, 2019
Number of aides receiving verbal warnings: 2
Timeframe for corrective action: 30
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Karen E. Gworek | Supervising Nurse Consultant | Signed the violation letter from Facility Licensing and Investigations Section |
| Daniel Knowlton | Director of Personnel & General Manager | Named in plan of correction letter as responsible for checking staff protocols and procedures |
| Linnea Szantyr | Director of Medical Procedures & Admissions | Named in plan of correction letter as responsible for checking staff protocols and procedures and is Medication Administration Certified |
| Matthew Martland | Person-in-Charge | Addressee of the violation letter |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 96
Capacity: 85
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Mar 25, 2019
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation related to Complaint Investigation numbers CT: 24397 and CT: 24720.
Complaint Details
Complaint Investigation numbers CT: 24397 and CT: 24720 were reviewed during this inspection.
Findings
Violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations of Connecticut State Agencies were identified at the time of this inspection, as noted in an attached violation letter dated 2019-04-18.
Report Facts
Licensed Bed: 85
Census: 96
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Martland | Person in Charge | Personnel contacted during the inspection. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Mar 25, 2019
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was made to Elton Residential Care Home on March 25, 2019, by a representative of the Facility Licensing and Investigations Section of the Department of Public Health for the purpose of conducting multiple investigations.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, investigating allegations that the Person-in-Charge raised his voice and threatened a resident, and concerns about denial of services to a resident due to non-payment of rent. The findings substantiated these complaints.
Findings
The facility was found to have violated regulations by failing to ensure residents were treated with respect and dignity, including incidents where the Person-in-Charge raised his voice and threatened a resident. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure the rights of a resident reviewed for non-payment of rent were protected, including denial of services that other residents received.
Deficiencies (2)
Facility failed to ensure residents were treated with respect and dignity; Person-in-Charge raised his voice and threatened a resident.
Facility failed to ensure rights of a resident reviewed for non-payment of rent; resident was denied services other residents received.
Report Facts
Discharge notice period: 30
Discharge date: Feb 5, 2019
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Karen Gworek | Supervising Nurse Consultant | Signed the violations letter as the representative of the Facility Licensing and Investigations Section. |
| Mairead Painter | LTC Ombudsman | Copied on the violations letter. |
| Matthew Martland | Person-in-Charge | Named in findings related to raising voice and threatening a resident. |
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